How to make a Python script standalone executable to run without ANY dependency?

Question

I'm building a Python application and don't want to force my clients to install Python and modules. I also want to make my application closed-source.

So, is there a way to compile Python scripts to standalone executables?

Answer 1

You can try using PyInstaller to package Python programs as standalone executables. It'll works on Windows, Linux, and Mac.

http://www.pyinstaller.org/

PyInstaller Quickstart

Try to Install PyInstaller from PyPI:

pip install pyinstaller

Now, go to your program’s directory and run:

pyinstaller yourprogram.py

This will generate the bundle in a subdirectory called dist.

For more detailed information, refer to this:https://pyinstaller.readthedocs.io/en/stable/

Answer 2

You can use py2exe as already answered and use cython to convert your key .py files in .pyc, C compiled files, like .dll on Windows and .so on Linux, much harder to revert than common .pyo and .pyc files and also gain in performance.

Answer 3

you can use pyActiveExe to generate a standalone program for C,python,C#,C++,javascript,Go,Java,vbs...languages' calls.

https://github.com/chygfm/activeExe